Question about government officials

[KB5252]

Is there a sight where you can go and see how much our politicians are earning while serving us each year? Is there a place where we can look up how much individuals spent for travel and other expenses on the taxpayer dime?

 

[rjd970]

There was a book written by Dick Morris a couple of years ago that outlined some of that. It is disgusting and infuriating the compensation and perks Congress enjoys for the amount of actual work they really do. I think the name was "Outrage" or something.

 

[KB5252]

There was a book written by Dick Morris a couple of years ago that outlined some of that. It is disgusting and infuriating the compensation and perks Congress enjoys for the amount of actual work they really do. I think the name was "Outrage" or something.

I remember that book, though i never read it. I was hoping there was a web site that offered these numbers. I'm sure congress and senate wouldn't want it but as American people I think it our right to know. We should demand government be accountable on every level.

 

[utvolpj]

I have no idea who runs this site but found it very interesting (and informative if accurate)

LegiStorm: Transparency's Sidekick - Congressional Staff Salaries and More

 

[rjd970]

I remember that book, though i never read it. I was hoping there was a web site that offered these numbers. I'm sure congress and senate wouldn't want it but as American people I think it our right to know. We should demand government be accountable on every level.

I used to read it while I sat the on the crapper. It's not really a book in the literal sense, it is more a listing of the ridiculous excessiveness and corruption that comes along with working in Congress. The hypocrisy of it all when put in context of their "holier than thou" attitude toward the financial industry last year makes me want to gag.

 

[KB5252]

I have no idea who runs this site but found it very interesting (and informative if accurate)

LegiStorm: Transparency's Sidekick - Congressional Staff Salaries and More

This has some useful info in it.

 

[rjd970]

KB,

This is something good, got this out of "Outrage" by Dick Morris. Below is the work schedule for Congress for the year 2006:

January: In session one day for a half hour. (Jan 31st)

February: In session 2 days a week for 3 weeks. The rest of the time is designated "The Presidents Day District Working Period".

March: 9 working days....from 3/16-3/28 was a "St. Patricks Day District Working Period".

April: 6 days of work, then a well earned spring vacation from April 6 - 25.

May: 13 days in session. Memorial Day recess from May 25 - June 10.

June: 16 days in session

July: 12 days in session. Break for Independence Day from June 29 - July 10.

August: Not in session, at all. Summer recess.

September: 14 days in session.

October: 4 days in session, then campaign season begins.

November: 2 days in session.

December: 5 days in session.

...when no session is state, it means no session. No votes, hearings, or committee meetings...nothing.

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What did they accomplish while they were is session you ask?

- Celebrated 40th anniversary of Texas Western 1966 NCAA Basketball championship, recognizing the civil rights significance

- Established the Thomas Edison National Historic Park in New Jersey.

- Honoring the contributions of Catholic Schools

- Recognizing Hall of Famer Bob Feller

- Expressing the sense of the House of Rep. that a National Young Sports Weekend should be established.

- Recognizing and honoring the 100th anniversary of the Alpha Pi Alpha fraternity.

- Recognizing the importance of chemistry to our everyday lives.

- Experessing the sense of Congress regarding the education curriculum in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

- Supporting the designation of the Year of Languages (whatever that means)

- In 11 separate bills, changed the name of post offices, federal buildings, and courthouses to honor certain people

- Directed the secretary of Interior to conduct pilot program where 15 states may issue electronic federal migratory bird stamps

- Congratulated the Pittsburgh Steelers for winning Super Bowl XL

- Celebrated the 50th anniversary of the International Geophysical Year.

 

[tim]

Is it any wonder that almost half of them are lawyers who always seem to justify their existence.